CH
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
They are flexible and respectful
I really enjoyed this 4-day safari with Wonderlust. Ali and Sébastien were great with us. They taught us a lot about Kenya and wildlife. They have always been at our disposal so that we see as many animals as possible. The car was clean and super comfortable. I recommend this company for your safari and if you are lucky, to have Sebastien and Ali accompanying you. Thank you!
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Tour!
We had a beautiful 5 Day Safari in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with a mix of Lodges, Tented Camps and Campsite. On Day 2 our plan changed, but just the order of the Parks, the rest stayed the same. So everything worked very good, all the involved persons (driver, lodges/camps, Guides etc) knew what to do and what the Plan was. Tented Camp right in the Serengeti was the best accomodation, hearing all the animals and still having the luxury of a Hotel room. Campsite was also good, but we heard different things from other Campsites from other travelers - so i can recommend looking the accomodations up before booking. Also, if your budget is tight, I would skip Lake Manyara, but the other Parks (especially Serengeti) are a Must-see. We had luck seeing all the animals we wanted, including the big 5, cheetahs, hippos, zebras and many more. Our Guide was very well informed and helpful throughout the trip, the Food was also very good.
It was an incredible experience!
Also Happy from Kilipath helped us getting Kilipath Shirts even when we left Arusha and were already on Sansibar. She was all the time also very helpful.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent Service and well curated tours
We had a great time with Marvel from the time he picked us up at Vic Falls Airport and he had already arranged our week with well knowledgeable tour guides in the various areas we went. Vic Falls tour was well explained by the tour guide like i have never heard it before then we had lunch at the lookout cafe wow wow.
We crossed over to Livingstone and our tour guide knew the area and the best places to visit.
We then went for the Chobe day tour where we had a safari tour and saw lions, elephants, giraffes, kudus, impalas. Then we had a buffet lunnch before we went for another boat safari in Chobe and we came accross crocodiles eating a buffalo in the river.
To top off our week we had a great time at the boma which is always fully booked.
We couldnt have asked for a better guide and we couldnt have enjoyed the week without a tour guide. Thanks Marvel and see you again soon.
ES
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Serious and professional!!!
An excellent choice for guiding us through Bahir Dar, the Blue Nile waterfall, and exploring the monasteries of Lake Tana. I found them to be a serious, specialized, and professional team, and, most importantly, they inspire confidence. Good people.
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DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely happy to have chosen this company!
Everything was great! Our driver, Titus, was amazing and always did his best to ensure we saw as many animals as possible. The highlight was witnessing lions catching their prey in the Maasai Mara — an unforgettable experience. The accommodations were absolutely fine, and I have no complaints at all. Susan also did a fantastic job with the organization; everything was handled smoothly and easily.
Thank you for an amazing safari tour!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Theodore was very accomodating, knowledgeable and friendly, his English was great!
Appreciated from the start of our journey that Theodore explained how the trip the accomodation would go.
He explained how long the drive was, the stops we would take along the way, what not to do during these stops, as well as made us feel comfortable to ask for a stop if we needed.
He would also mentioned what to look out for during the drive - eg. Where we might see monkeys, hippos, etc…
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Theodore is a nice person. Very helpful.
Been a great experience. Memories to cherish for life.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent organization, communication and support during the trip
Our experience with Tilman Safaris was wonderful – even before our arrival, Charles answered all our questions promptly. We were accompanied to Point Linnea on Mount Kenya by a team of five very friendly gentlemen, and the food was plentiful and delicious. Everything was well-prepared, and the welcome with hot drinks was very pleasant and helped us warm up after a rain shower. Even when last-minute changes were necessary, a good solution was found with great dedication. Highly recommended!
SA
20-35 years of age
Best experience you will get with this company
We are a family of 3 parents and a little child this company made our dream come true 👍
We really enjoyed our tour to the Masai Mara. Everything was well planned and the experience was unforgettable. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and we got to see a lot of wildlife. Overall, it was a great trip and we liked the service very much. Highly recommended!
SE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent professional and customer focused operator
I can strongly recommend Ernest Magic Tours and Safaries and for you who maybe like us were new to this and not sure what to choose amongst tons of offers here is why I found this operator nothing but just excellent.
First of all Ernest MT are a completely reliable operator. We had some troubles transferring money and we had to make a few late changes to the trip and all was accommodated without any problems. Ernest, the owner himself, even turned up and met us in the Kilimanjaro airport.
Second, everything was delivered according to the standards, description and itinerary described in the contract, no surprises.
Third, the company is still relatively small and works only with experienced guides. This is probably the absolute most important part to look for. Our guide Karim had 15 years of experience and was outstanding, completely committed give us as clients the best possible experience from our perspective. We love to see as much as possible of culture, landscape and of course wildlife and he gave us that, was very friendly and almost became and extra member of the family during the trip. You spend around 12-14 hours a day with your guide so this is important.
When you are on safari there is no guarantee that you will see every animal but the experienced guides, like Karim, give you a better chance and when you have found the animal, the next thing is to find the right way to see it. The experiences guide can predict the next move and in many occasions our jeep was positioned in the front row of action e.g. the leopard claiming a three, a cheetah with her five cubs playing around her or a herd of elephants crossing the road just in front of the jeep.
Fourth, giving the little extra. On our way back on a day where we spend more than 14 hours together, there was still time for a 30 min stop in a town on Christmas day attending a local market.
I am sure there are many good safari operators and some bad. If you choose Ernest MT I think I can say you are in good hands. Our experience was just excellent.